not all fractures occur suddenly
in fact
many happen slowly over time
the acknowledgement of either process
neither augments
nor diminishes
impact
and i’m seeking models of resilience that resonate
recognizing the fracture can cause distress
in fact
that one realizes something has pulled apart
maybe cracked
or crumbled
separating
and i’m still seeking models of resilience that resonate
now fighting the urge to pull those parts together
in fact
requires a particular awareness
for if i breathe
and wait
silently
i recognize the growth taking place where i broke
and i’m no longer seeking models of resilience that resonate